Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join Code.org as a Senior Program Manager to lead and scale the CS Ambassador Program, focusing on increasing young women's participation in high school computer science. This one-year contract role requires managing daily operations, developing strategic partnerships, and using data-driven approaches to achieve measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, partnership development, and experience with initiatives promoting equitable participation in STEM education. Responsibilities include developing program materials, coordinating ambassador recruitment and training, building partnerships, implementing scaling strategies, tracking key performance indicators, and reporting on program outcomes. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of program management experience, superior communication skills, and a data-driven approach. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on STEM education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (education, computer science, program management, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in program management, with a proven ability to create, execute on and follow plans to execute on multiple work streams and projects, preferably in education, nonprofit, or technology sectors
• Superior Communication Skills: Shown ability to distill complex information into concise, engaging communications that empower and inspire communities in creative ways
• Focused attention to detail: History of roles focusing on important details to ensure follow through
• Consistent track record in scaling youth programs, delivering measurable outcomes, and developing partnerships
• Data-driven approach with the ability to analyze metrics, evaluate programs and adjust strategies
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Be located in the United States
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the CS Ambassador Program, including
• Develop and maintain program materials, training modules, and communications for ambassadors, teacher sponsors, and partners
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and training of CS Ambassadors, ensuring a diverse and passionate group of leaders
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to ambassadors to drive success and engagement in their outreach efforts
• Partnership Development: Build and cultivate district, community and industry partners to expand the reach and impact of the CS Ambassador Program
• Program Growth: Design and implement strategies to scale the CS Ambassador Program year over year, with a focus on increasing impact and reach
• Define and track key performance indicators related to program success, including increases in CS course enrollment for young women as a result of program activities
• Implement tools and processes to measure the effectiveness of ambassador outreach efforts, partnerships, and program interventions
• Regularly report on program outcomes and use data-driven insights to refine and optimize the program
• Represent the CS Ambassador Program at conferences, events, and other speaking engagements to promote its mission and achievements
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g.,Programs, Marketing, Development) to amplify the program’s impact and Code.org’s mission and goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for Mission: Outstanding dedication to our cause and preferably for growing diversity in STEM, particularly among young women
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to adopt a owners mentality to drive the work forward and obsess about outcomes instead of activities
• Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork: Adopts a “hard on problems and kind to each other” framework when partnering across the organization
• Digital Literacy: Proven track record of using tools and technology as a force multiplier for the work, and bring a willingness to experiment and integrate new tools to improve efficiency and productivity
• Travel Willingness: Openness to travel, with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time, representing the CS Ambassador Program at conferences, events, and other speaking engagements to promote its mission and achievements

Benefits

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
• Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years
• Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
• Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
• Annual professional development stipend
• The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science
• A unifying approach in a divided world